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Question

What is the primary difference between a molecular formula and an empirical formula?

Accepted Answer

Molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms, while empirical formula shows the simplest ratio.

Answer

Both formulas show the actual number of atoms.

Answer

Empirical formula shows the actual number of atoms, while molecular formula shows the simplest ratio.

Answer

Both formulas show the simplest ratio of atoms.